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Risk management technique that evaluates property exposures preparatory to managing the risk. Although risk managers consider the original cost, depreciation, market value, and ...

Total of the number of accumulation units times the accumulation unit value for a variable annuity. Similar procedure is followed in the calculation of the current market value of a mutual ...

Proposed new small business pension plan advocated in President Clinton's administration's fiscal year 1999 budget. This plan would be made available to small businesses with 100 or fewer ...

Coverage, in liability insurance, for harm suffered by others because of events occurring while a policy is in force, regardless of when a claim is actually made. ...

Stipulation that no claim will be paid until a loss exceeds a flat dollar amount or a given percentage of the amount of insurance in force. After the loss exceeds this dollar amount or ...

Profit (deficit) that remains after paying claims and expenses. Insurers generate profits from underwriting and from investment income. Their chief business is insuring against risks for a ...

Those states requiring insurers to obtain prior approval rating of rates and policy forms before they use them. Although most states once fell into this category, many followed the lead of ...

Reduction in automobile insurance rate for a student with a good academic record. Some statistical studies suggest that good students have fewer automobile accidents. ...

First, stay calm. Freaking out won’t help anyone. Whenever there’s an accident everyone gets hyper and tense; being calm will be a blessing to everyone. Plus; it’s your ...

1.- Stay Calm. Determine the injuries and or damage. 2.- Call the police. File an accident report and obtain medical assistance if needed. 3.- Limit Discussion. Talk only with the ...

You might think, \"Why do I need insurance, I\'m renting?\" Well, even though your landlord probably has an insurance policy on your building, you\'ll need to protect your personal ...

There comes a time when every zealous homeowner asks himself – usually at a very inconvenient hour, like 3 am: Do I need Flood Insurance? The answer is: probably. Here’s why: ...

An HMO provides comprehensive health services to its members for a prepaid fixed fee, equivalent to an insurance premium. A PPO differs from an HMO in that the PPO has no separate physical ...

Owning a condominium puts you in a unique position. Unique because you have both common and individual insurance needs. Odds are, your condominium association has an insurance policy for ...

A principle of insurance which provides that when a loss occurs, the insured should be restored to the approximate financial condition occupied before the loss occurred, no better no worse. ...

Long-term care refers to a broad range of medical and personal care services designed to assist individuals who have lost their ability to perform activities of daily living without ...